At 52, ex-teacher realises her lifelong goal, gifts a CA degree to her father on his 75th birthday

When it comes to achieving your much cherished dreams, there is no such thing as an age limit. Where there is a will, there’s a way. Positivity portal The Better India, recently shared a story of a woman who become a chartered accountant at the age of 52.

Anita Kapdi, a Commerce graduate and resident of Gujarat, spent 23 years, teaching students Art & Craft. However, she discovered her passion and knack at Mathematics and Accountancy. She completed her MCom and B.Ed while being a full-time teacher.

At 48, when she was nearing retirement, she decided to give her father, a Company Secretary, a birthday gift - a CA degree on his 75th birthday.


In 2012, she registered for CA via ICAI’s Direct Entry route. She cleared IPCC without coaching.

The most challenging chapter of her journey arrived when multiple personal responsibilities and emotional setbacks converged at the same time. She was occupied with preparations for her daughter’s marriage, supporting her son through his board examinations, and managing numerous family obligations. Amid all this, tragedy struck when she lost her mother-in-law just ten days before her CA Final examinations.

Her perseverance paid off. She became a CA at the age of 52.

As per her LinkedIn profile, Anita worked for one and half year in KC Mehta & Co Vadodara as Assistant Manager, Management Audit and a year in CNK & Associate LLP, Vadodara as Executive - Indirect Taxation. Now, she is starting practicing as CA along with her former colleague CA Komal Goswami.

As per her LinkedIn profile, Kapdi holds a BCom from Narsee Monjee College of Commerce & Economics, Mumbai. Aside from a BCom, she also has an MCom degree from Gujarat University, an LLB from Government Law College, Mumbai and a Bachelors In Education from Kota University.

Kapdi’s story proves there is truly no age limit when it comes to working towards making your lifelong dreams come true.

On Better India's Instagram channel, her video went viral, gaining more than 4.9 K likes. One commenter wrote: "The kind of woman that inspire me to never give up.."

Another remark read: "Where there is a will there's a way." Another Instagram user wrote: "Wow mam... You are an epitome of what a woman can do.. She really can have it all..."